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Captain 273 vs Captain 280
Verdict: Captain 273 vs Captain 280
The Captain 273 and the Captain 280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Captain 280 leads on rated power with 28 hp against 27 hp. In short: choose the Captain 280 for outright pulling power, or the Captain 273 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Captain
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Captain
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 hp
28 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaptainReference
CaptainReference
liquid-cooledReference
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Engine
Engine
20.1 kWReference
20.9 kWReference
Displacement
1.3 LReference
1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 92 mmReference
95 x 91 mmReference
Power
20.1 kWReference
20.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
2400Reference
2500Reference
Torque
82.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
2000Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
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Transmission
Type
partially synchronizedReference
partially synchronizedReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
18.9 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
18.2 LReference
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Capacity
18.2 LReference
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Rear Type
INReference
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Rear lift
600 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
2208@2400Reference
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Dimensions
Front tire
180/85D12Reference
6.00-12Reference
Rear tire
8.3-20Reference
8.3-20Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 180/85D12. Rear: 8.3-20Reference
Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 8.3-20Reference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 6.5/80-12. Rear: 280/70R18Reference
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Lawn/turf front
23x8.5-12Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
33x15.5-16.5Reference
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Industrial front
23x8.5-12Reference
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Industrial rear
31x15.5-15Reference
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Wheelbase
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154 cmReference
Weight
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944 kgReference
Length
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261 cmReference
Width
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106 cmReference
Rear tread
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82 to 94 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.